Shady Side Elementary

4859 Atwell Rd
Shady Side, MD 20764

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shady Side Elementary School is a public school located in the quiet, waterfront community of Shady Side, Maryland. Serving students in Anne Arundel County, the school is situated on Atwell Road and serves as a central hub for the local families in the surrounding rural and suburban area. As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) system, the institution focuses on fostering foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement in a traditional elementary school setting.

The school is characterized by its close-knit atmosphere, which is reflective of the small, historic nature of the Shady Side peninsula. Because of its location, the school often benefits from a strong sense of community support and parent involvement. While it provides the standard curriculum mandated by the state of Maryland, it also works to integrate modern educational tools and inclusive practices to support a diverse student population, aiming to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school within the county district.

391

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shady Side Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	31
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	25

White
309 (79.0%)
Hispanic
31 (7.9%)
Black
25 (6.4%)
Two or More
25 (6.4%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-1621
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shady Side Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shady Side Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	49.6%
Male	197	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)